Healthy Vision

Fragile, slippery and practically invisible, your monthly contacts require daily attention for optimum eye health. You can get a serious eye infection if you don’t take proper care. Follow these healthy habits to make the most of your monthly contacts: Always wash your hands with soap and water before you touch your eyes or handle…

Have your eyes been feeling dry lately? While it’s normal for almost anyone to experience this occasionally, if you’ve been noticing your eyes are feeling dry quite often, you may have dry eye syndrome. Most of us blink nearly 12,000 times a day. While most people won’t notice this unconscious movement, for those with dry…

Summertime is right around the corner here in the Okanagan! While we believe it’s important to protect your eyes all year round, sunny days pose a challenge for contact lens wearers. The sun hits your face, and your immediate reaction is to squint, right? Not if you’re wearing Acuvue’s Transition Contacts. These innovative new contact lenses could…

It’s not uncommon for most of our patients to come home after a long day and unwind by reading an ebook, browsing social media on their smartphone or watching tv. However, more and more studies are showing that blue light eye damage is something to be concerned about. While blue light isn’t all bad, blue light…

Dark circles under eyes can be a common, and annoying struggle for most people. Not getting enough sleep, frequent air travel, and spending long hours staring at computer screens can contribute to dark circles and bags under eyes. Keep reading for a few tips from your Optometrist Kelowna to understand what causes dark circles under…

We tend to take our eyes for granted. How often have you ever thought about the incredible number of nerves, muscles, and parts that work together to allow you to focus on fine print or a beautiful sunset? Your vision is priceless and routine eye exams mean you can have peace of mind knowing that…

For many families, the start of September is like the start of a new year. Summer is ending, the air is getting crisper, and if you have kids, they’re headed back to school once again. If you’re like most parents, you want your kids to have every opportunity to succeed and do their best in…

The biggest indicator that you have cataracts is clouded vision. Scheduling an eye exam with your optometrist in Kelowna is a vital step in determining if you have cataracts. Your routine eye examination will detect cataracts and other eye problems in the earliest stages, which will help your eye doctor access the type of cataract…

As your Kelowna optometrist, we're proud to give back to our community and beyond. iSight Optometry is committed to numerous sustainable eye care projects. While many in North America may take vision privileges for granted, millions of people around the globe are much less fortunate. Our dedicated team participated in the 2017 World Sight Day…